There are many companies in Chicago that repair ice machines. Mainstream Appliances Repair, Dr. Did's Custom Touch, and Western Allied Heating and Cooling Services are a few of the companies that are in Chicago.
Commercials for ice and snow machines can be viewed on YouTube. There are many commercials from various snowmobile companies which have been uploaded for persons to watch.
Ice cream machines are not advertised since the cost of ice cream has been driven low by competing companies. Moreover, the consistency of ice cream created by such machines is not very firm.However, you can quite easily buy one from macys or amazon.
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Many companies sell ice machines and they have a wide price range depending on your needs. The "Best Refrigeration" company in Springfield, MO sells a wide range of ice machines that can go for anywhere between $2,000 to $10,000. Portable ice machines are smaller but more affordable, in $200-$300 range.
Some Canadian ice machines are CIMCO, Garland Canada, Absolute Automation Inc, Aerco Industries to name a few. There are many more. I apologize not being able to help more as I am not a native.
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Ice machines typically produce about 70 killograms of per hour.
Some ice machines are designed to fit into a freezer while other, often larger ice machines are designed to stand on their own. Some freezers come with ice machines pre-installed.
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Ices Machines Parts sells ice machines and parts for both old and new model ice machines - Manitowoc, Scotsman, Iceomatic and Crystal Tips ice makers.
A number of companies like United Part Supply sell parts for Hoshizaki ice machines cheaper than the manufacturer. You can also try your luck on Craigslist or Kijiji.